26984 words

disapproval

2 definitions • 4 examples
1
the feeling of having a negative opinion of someone or something:

Examples:

disapproval of Although they said nothing, she could sense their disapproval of her suggestion.
There was a note of disapproval in the teacher's voice.
2
the expression or feeling that something done or said is wrong:

Examples:

The boy sensed his mother’s disapproval.
He decided to marry her, to the great disapproval of his father.

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